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Steve Cohen

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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.

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May 21, 2018

My heart goes out to all the families who have been affected by these tragic collisions.

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May 21, 2018

I remember when Jayne Mansfield died, and that was like--I remember, I think it was the 1960s, it was that far back.

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May 21, 2018

We urge this subcommittee to require FMCSA to modify the entry-level driver training to include a minimum behind-the-wheel training requirement.

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May 21, 2018

Well, I found from my sponsorship and responses I got from a whole lot of folks from the trucking industry has been negative, and harrowing, and that the safety of a potential victim is not of a concern, or something that they think is…

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May 18, 2018

Tennessee has a law that is about 160 years old. The legislature changed it some, but the Governor needs to sign a bill to do it. It is a law that allows juveniles, before they are convicted, be sent for ``safekeeping'' in an adult…

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May 17, 2018

In my view, under the current leadership, Saudi Arabia will remain an ally because Saudis perceive Iran as an existential threat.

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May 17, 2018

We should not subsidize in tens of billions of dollars antidemocratic, suppressive, repressive regimes, from Venezuela to Iran and Russia.

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May 17, 2018

Let me second that, in terms of my learned colleague's view that we need to pass NOPEC.

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May 7, 2018

Marijuana does not cause addiction, does not cause addiction.

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Apr 26, 2018

To affirm what the chairman already knows, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title V, add the following: SEC. 5__. ACCESS OF…

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Apr 26, 2018

I would just like to take my remaining time to thank Mr. Shuster for his work on this bill, and Mr. DeFazio for his work, too. They did bring about an excellent bill that I am proud to support. I have been proud to be a member of the…

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Apr 25, 2018

I thank Mr. Nadler for yielding. I appreciate the work of Mr. Goodlatte and the other sponsors, Mr. Nadler and everybody else. This was really an issue where we showed that Congress can be productive, can get something done, working with…

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